Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.5 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 183.5 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.4 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 65.4 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 3543 lb. | 996 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.5 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.6 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 53.4 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 41.3 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 26.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 39.6 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.